Flexibility
Having a plan B, compromising with your idea.
What is a way to be flexible?
Having a desk space and a "special" light you turn on when studying.
What is a way to cue yourself to turn on "work" mode?
My heart is beating fast, I have lots of energy running through my body and I want to yell, hit, or run.
What is feeling angry?
What activity allows you to manipulate and change the action figures to achieve the adventure?
What are transformers
You know all the answers to the math quiz and keep getting called on. The next questions you put your hand down and let someone who hasn't answered have a turn.
What is an example of someone being flexible at school?
Using a fidget, taking a nature break before work, telling myself I only have a few more minutes then I am done.
What are ways to get my work done?
The two components of a feeling.
energy level and level of comfort or pleasantness
Small plastic blocks you put together to build amazing scenes. (Hint: made into a movie)
What are LEGOS
A type of thinker that has an inability to see a situation from a different point of view.
What is a rigid thinker?
iphone, computer games, lots of activity or noises, notifications going off
What are distractors for schoolwork?
I can name how I am feeling and this will "tame" the emotion.
What is a strategy that helps with self-regulation?
This activity allows you to be creative in the kitchen and usually has a delicious ending!
What is cooking?
A cooked noodle is an example of this.
What is being flexible?
I set a timer to work for 30 minutes then I take a 5-minute break.
What is a good work habit?
Being aware of paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally
What is mindfulness?
A leisure activity that allows you to chill or go out in nature and run around.
What is playing with pets?
A dry piece of pasta.
What is an example of rigid.
I notice when my mind starts to wander and I bring it back to the task I am supposed to be doing without judging.
What is a way I can build my attention?
Going out in nature, exercising, using positive self-talk.
What are some actions or thoughts strategies to help regulate emotions?
An animation technique recently popularized by claymation in which the subject is manipulated in between photographs to give the appearance of movement once the frames are spliced together.
What is stop-motion photography?